Andrea Lewis

Andrea Lewis
Biography
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This Toronto born singer/songwriter/actor whose soulful singing and powerful vocals makes her a unique artist and ready to set new standards for her generation. Andrea has been acting and performing from a very young age while continually developing her musical talents. Andrea loves a wide range of musical artist and styles including Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, John Legend, Sam Cooke, and Whitney Houston.

Well known in the Film & Television Industry, Andrea plays “Hazel” on the hit TV series Degrassi: the Next Generation. Andrea has penned many lyrics including Superwoman and I’m Like (Ooh Oh). Andrea is now launching her professional singing career and working with Justin Gray, songwriter, producer, remixer, programmer. Album is set for release spring 2005.

Andrea had the privilege of being the first to sing the American and Canadian national anthems at the grand opening of Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto and first ever-home game of the Toronto Roadrunners of the AHL on November 1, 2003 and also sung the anthems at the Skydome for the Toronto Blue Jays.

For the 4th year, Andrea plays “Hazel” on hit TV series Degrassi: the Next Generation airing both on CTV in Canada and on MTV Networks The-N in the USA. Other credits include the coveted supporting role of “Carla” in the Disney movie Cadet Kelly, starring Hillary Duff. Guest-starring role of “Dana” in the Showtime TV series Soul Food. Andrea also appeared as a teenaged Natalie Cole in The Natalie Cole Story starring Diahann Carroll, the CBS Christmas Special Holiday Romance starring Naomi Judd and the critically acclaimed Miramax/Showtime movie Down in the Delta with Wesley Snipes directed by Maya Angelou.

The camera-friendly Andrea was featured in the beauty section of Teen People Magazine and Entertainment Weekly in the October 2004 issue.

Bill Banham
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